98 Inspirational Quotes from Mo Farah
AthleteSeptember 4, 2026
This article was last updated by Sujan on June 15, 2026
A legendary figure in the realm of athletics, Mo Farah stands as a beacon of perseverance and excellence. Born on March 23, 1983, his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a two-time Olympic champion in both the 5000m and 10,000m events is nothing short of extraordinary. Beyond his medals, his relentless spirit and dedication have earned him global admiration. Here, we present 98 of his most uplifting and thought-provoking quotes to inspire you on your path to greatness.
"There is so much to discover in Dubai." – Mo Farah
"I love what I do. I want to continue winning medals." – Mo Farah
"It has been a long journey, but if you dream and have the ambition and want to work hard, then you can achieve." – Mo Farah
"I work so hard for what I do. Achieving what I have has taken me half of my life." – Mo Farah
"I’ve shown that if you dream and are willing to work hard, you can achieve your dreams." – Mo Farah
"The coach is the boss at the end of the day. I do whatever he tells me and don’t ask questions." – Mo Farah
"You have to believe in God." – Mo Farah
"It doesn’t just come overnight; you have to train for it and believe in yourself—that’s the most important thing." – Mo Farah
"I work hard every day. I put my body through hell. Let me tell you, every year, seven months of the year, I don’t see my family." – Mo Farah
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"I’m 33 years old; I’m getting old. Every year is different, and as an athlete, you’ve got to be honest with yourself." – Mo Farah
"I wasn’t a fighting kid or a causing-trouble kid. I was just one of those cheeky, crazy kids running around." – Mo Farah
"Every race is different. If you come down the home straight neck and neck, the crowd cheering for you can decide the race." – Mo Farah
"What do you want to be? If you don’t put the work in, you won’t be able to be it." – Mo Farah
"I’ve got such a sweet tooth. I do miss the UK where you get sticky toffee pudding or custard, all that." – Mo Farah
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"It’s hard, and I don’t always get to see my kids. I will never catch up on that time I’ve missed." – Mo Farah
"I wished for just one medal as a junior." – Mo Farah
"Whenever I race in the U.K., the crowd just makes such a massive difference, often between winning and losing." – Mo Farah
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"You try and help something, and later on it bites you, so it’s a hard decision, but as a country, as a nation, people need our help." – Mo Farah
"I don’t know much about politics, but you have to look at it with the bigger picture and think what’s best for us now, what’s best for us in ten years’ time, what’s best for our kids’ future—and I don’t know." – Mo Farah
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"Look at my success. I don’t achieve it overnight. It has been the product of many years’ struggle, and every year, my times have shown gradual improvement." – Mo Farah
"I remember, in 1999, the first time I met Steve Cram, I didn’t know who he was. It was only later, on YouTube, that I started watching Seb Coe, Ovett." – Mo Farah
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"Obviously, I believe in clean sport and want to do all that I can, but at the same time, you can only control yourself." – Mo Farah
"Athletics, for me, was something I was pushed towards. I really wanted to play football when I was younger. Over the years, I started to enjoy it more and learn about it." – Mo Farah
"If I’m not in the top three of Sports Personality, I won’t be in the top three again. You have just got to accept what it is." – Mo Farah
"I grew up with a lot of friends who are white, black, Muslim, non-Muslim. I like people a lot." – Mo Farah
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"In America… it’s not divided, but with Trump now, it’s like you are asking for trouble. We won’t dare to say any of the things he is saying in our country and get away with it. It’s just blasphemy." – Mo Farah
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